Family Equality Council Library
Family Building · Connecticut · Free
Family Equality's resource library for LGBTQ+ family building. For LGBTQ+ individuals and couples building families through adoption, foster, surrogacy, IUI, IVF, or co-parenting arrangements. Foster training is free in every state and takes about 30 hours plus home study (~2–4 months total). Adoption tax credit (
5,950 in 2026) applies regardless of marital status or orientation. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
Contact & Details
Address: Nationwide
Hours: Online
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